(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nichole Hersch for the information in this story.)
Want to know how your food gets from the farm to your table every night?
Breakfast on the Farm (BOTF) will answer that question.
The event will be held Sept. 6 at Uphaus Farms, a family-owned and operated beef cattle feedlot, at 14324 Pleasant Late Road from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast will be served from 9 a.m. to noon.
A free family-friendly event, Breakfast on the Farm gives consumers and farm neighbors a firsthand look at modern food production.
Lyndon Uphaus is the owner and operator of Uphaus Farms, along with his family, Ann, Sarah and Katy. It’s been in operation for 139 years, spanning six generations. The family cares for around 1,000 beef animals annually, in addition to growing 600 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. The farm houses a grain handling facility and uses ethanol byproducts as a food source for their cattle.
“We want to give the public a chance to get on a working farm and see the equipment, animals and facilities it takes to operate a farm,” Lyndon Uphaus said.
Those attending the Washtenaw County event will be able to enjoy a home-cooked breakfast featuring Michigan-grown and produced menu items before setting off on a self-guided farm tour featuring numerous educational exhibits for all ages.
There will be a chance to see the feedlot, the grain-handling center and farm machinery, and to learn about all the jobs that must be done every day on a farm. Volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions or share their firsthand expertise about farming. You will be able to easily identify them by their BOTF T-shirts.
“We are not afraid to show people what we do and how we do it on our farm,” Uphaus said. “So many people are generations removed from farm life; BOTF gives them a chance to return. We want people to see that our animals are raised and well cared for in a humane way and also in a clean environment.”
The event is free, but tickets are required to eat breakfast. Tickets are available locally at the Chelsea District Library and Dexter Mill.
